Modular hip joint implant

a hip joint and module technology, applied in the field of modular hip joint implants, can solve the problems of still being bulky or cumbersome to obtain modular components, and achieve the effect of improving the stability and stability of the hip join
US8066779B2Active Publication Date: 2011-11-29BIOMET MFG CORP
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Patents(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
BIOMET MFG CORP
Publication Date
2011-11-29

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Abstract

A modular hip joint implant and associated method. The modular hip implant includes a femoral stem having a proximal surface defining a dovetail groove having first and second female wings, and a neck component having a distal surface defining a semi-dovetail projection engaging the dovetail groove. The projection includes a single male wing mating with the first femoral wing.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application is a divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 862,150, filed on Jun. 4, 2004. The entire disclosure of the above application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.INTRODUCTION

[0002] Modular prosthetic devices can be used in total or revision hip procedures. Modularity has the advantage of added flexibility and choice, enabling the practicing surgeon to select appropriately sized interconnected components for specific conditions and patients. Nevertheless, some of the available modular components can still be bulky or cumbersome for implantation with current minimally invasive procedures, which require small-sized incisions.

[0003] Accordingly, improved modular hip joint implants are still desirable.SUMMARY

[0004] The present teachings provide in various embodiments a modular hip joint implant. The modular hip implant can include a femoral stem having a proximal surface defining a dovetail gro...

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